IMUSA GAU-80203 Cuban-Style Sandwich & Panini Maker Nonstick Surface, Chrome

I've had this sandwich maker for over 5 years. It works great and makes delicious Cuban sandwiches. The reversible plates makes it easy if you want to cook burgers or other meats but I've not used it for this purpose.

This sandwich maker is the best of both worlds with its reversible plates. I'm not a fan of pseudo "grill" marks, but it is an option with this model. Toasting sandwiches is a real breeze with this appliance quick, easy and clean and the price is very affordable. Wish I had one during my college days. Also makes great quesadillas, which I don't suppose is something the ridged panini makers do very well. It could easily handle frying eggs or cooking crepes as well.

In short, if you're in the market for a sandwich/panini maker, don't buy a trendy, expensive unitasker. Buy something like this instead.

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This performs exactly as advertised. I was using my George Foreman grill to make my toasted cheese sandwiches, but this does a much nice job. The Foreman grill only allows u to grill things about 1 inch thick before it starts "pinching" the sandwich. This sandwich maker can easily accommodate much thicker sandwiches due to its self-adjusting hinge (I have tried up to about 2 1/2 " thick sandwiches and its fine for them!). Sometimes I place some weight on the top (careful the top gets HOT) to create pressed sandwiches. Has multiple heat settings as well as on/off.

Criticisms: I wish it had an automatic shutoff. Its too easy to forget i put a sandwich in and forget about it! However, I have yet to burn anything yet so maybe the temperatures achieved don't cause a problem in this case. I wish it had a separate "off" switch. Its has a knob/dial type on/off/temperature controller, but i wish i could set the temperature and turn it on/off separately.

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Very happy with this sandwich maker. It is nice because it has an adjustable theromastat. Also really like the feature that the grills are removable, easy to clean and it can be used with or without the "pannini grill marks"; with just a flip of the grill plates. Good price and fast shipment. Love Amazon!

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I grew up in Miami and have lived in other parts of the U.S. and missed a good Cuban sandwich. Many restaurants, outside of Miami, try to make a Cuban...but they either don't have the right bread or meats. Once you have the right ingredients, (Publix Markets Deli have what you need) Spanish Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Mustard, Pickle and a little butter on the outside of the Cuban bread...there is one other very important part to make a good Cuban...that's where this wonderful sandwich press comes in. You have to be patient and allow the cheese and meats to get hot enough in the middle of the sandwich so the cheese is melted and the meats begin to cook a bit allowing the flavors to mingle. Your bread should now be nice and crispy on the outside. Be patient.

The press itself is great...I'm very happy with its performance, quality and features. This chromed beauty reminds me of appliances made in the 60s....simple, and well made. I love the way the reversible, non-stick grill plates can be easily removed and washed. They are smooth on one side, which is the side I like to use for the Cuban sandwiches, and grill-like on the other. When you take the plates off you can see the workings of this device...robust, well secured heating elements, and a dial type thermostat. Over the last few days I think I have made 6 Cuban sandwiches and they all turned out super!

I'm very happy with this sandwich maker...I think you will be too!

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